Thursday, April 7, 2011

AP Biology Cardiovascular Lab Questions

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  1. How did your heart rate change after moving from a standing position to a reclining position? Is this what you expected? How do you account for this?

  2. How did your heart rate change after moving from a reclining position back to a standing position? Is this what you expected? How do you account for this?

  3. Predict what your heart rate might be if you had exercised for twice the length of time that you actually did. Explain.

  4. How does your maximum heart rate compare to other students in your group. Is this what you expected? How do you account for this?

  5. Why would athletes need to work longer and harder before their heart rates were at the maximum value?

  6. How do you evaluate your physical fitness?

  7. Current research indicates that most heart attacks occur as people get out of bed after sleep. Account for this observation.